Islamabad: News
Pakistan planned 48-hour attack but ended in 8hrs: Top general
Pakistan's ambitious 48-hour plan to "bring India to its knees" was cut short in just eight hours, forcing Islamabad to call for a ceasefire, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan revealed.
17-year-old Pakistani TikTok star shot dead; police suspect honor killing
Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star from Pakistan, was shot dead in her Islamabad home on Monday.
India lost fighter jets in Pakistan conflict: CDS
India's military has confirmed that it lost an unspecified number of fighter jets during the recent conflict with Pakistan.
Deadly storms kill 20, injure 150 across Pakistan's Punjab
Severe storms have wreaked havoc in Pakistan's Punjab province, with reports indicating between 18 to 20 fatalities and injuries ranging from nearly 100 to over 150.
India expels another Pakistan High Commission official; given 24-hour notice
In a major diplomatic move, India has declared a Pakistani official at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi persona non grata.
Pakistan SC upholds death penalty for man who beheaded girlfriend
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer, a Pakistani-American man convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Noor Mukadam.
'India has military capabilities to strike..entire Pakistan': Top Army officer
India has the military capability to strike targets across the entire depth of Pakistan, a senior Indian Army officer has said.
Pakistan announces global outreach against 'Operation Sindoor,' Bilawal to lead
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has been appointed to lead a diplomatic mission in response to India's Operation Sindoor.
Pakistan PM confirms Indian missile strike on Nur Khan airbase
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that India carried out a precision missile strike on the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi.
'India had every right': Pakistani man defends India's 'Operation Sindoor'
A Pakistani foreign exchange trader, Abhay, has come out in support of India's Operation Sindoor. The operation was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 people.
In tit-for-tat move, Pakistan expels Indian diplomat; cites 'incompatible activities'
After India gave 24 hours for a Pakistani diplomat to leave the country, Pakistan has now declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad "persona non grata."
India officially denies Trump's role in India-Pakistan ceasefire
The Indian government has formally denied United States President Donald Trump's assertion of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
How IAF chief led daring strike on Pakistan's major airbase
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, head of the Indian Air Force (IAF), was the driving force behind India's recent successful operation against Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base at Rawalpindi.
India foils escalation bid, destroys Pakistan's air defense radars, missiles
India successfully foiled Pakistan's missile and drone attack on May 7-8, which targeted several military sites across Northern and Western India.
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Islamabad tests surface-to-surface missile FATAH
Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of its FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile amid rising tension with India.
Pakistan's envoy to Russia warns of nuclear response to India
In a recent interview with RT, Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, issued a stark warning of a potential nuclear conflict.
LeT chief Hafiz Saeed's security increased 4X after Pahalgam attack
Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, Pakistan has reportedly increased security for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed.
Why Pakistan's challenge to India's Indus Treaty suspension won't work
After India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is looking to challenge the decision on an international platform.
Pakistan minister claims India planning military action in 36 hours
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has made a serious allegation that India is planning to launch a military operation against Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours.
Afghan women's rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
More than 50 prominent female Afghan women's rights activists living in Pakistan are facing the threat of deportation back to their home country.
Leading Baloch rights activist arrested in Pakistan: Police
Mahrang Baloch, a leading voice for human rights in Pakistan, was arrested on Saturday.
'We have lost our credibility': Pakistan FM Aurangzeb
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has acknowledged that the country is facing a credibility crisis, which is obstructing its negotiations with international lenders.
Why India is closely watching Turkey president's visit to Pakistan
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a four-day tour of Asia, ending his trip with a visit to Pakistan. He had earlier visited Malaysia and Indonesia.
Over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan: PM
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that more than 22 million children in the country are out of school.
Pakistan secures $20 billion loan from World Bank: Reports
The World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion lending package for Pakistan, reports said.
'Was offered 3-year exile opportunity, but I refused': Imran Khan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged that he was offered a way out of the country for three years.
Masood Azhar, mastermind behind 2001 Parliament attack, suffers heart attack
Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) founder Maulana Masood Azhar suffered a heart attack on Thursday.
PTI protests aftermath: Pakistan to bar Afghanis from entering Islamabad
Pakistan's interior ministry has announced that Afghan refugees will not be allowed to stay in Islamabad without official permission from December 1.
Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI calls off protests after violent clashes
Imran Khan's political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has called off its protests in Islamabad after a brutal crackdown by security forces.
What sparked protest that killed 6 security personnel in Pakistan
A massive protest by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan turned violent as clashes with security forces erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan on Tuesday.
5 killed as Imran Khan's supporters, cops clash in Pakistan
Violent clashes erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan, between police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
12 Pakistan soldiers killed in suicide car bomb attack
Twelve Pakistan Army soldiers were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday night when a suicide bomber crashed an explosive-laden vehicle into a joint checkpoint near Malikhel.
Why UK MPs want government to help release Imran Khan
Twenty British parliamentarians have called upon the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy MP, to intervene for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail.
'Inaccurate...': Centre on cricket coming up during Jaishankar's Pakistan visit
The Centre has dismissed reports that cricket was a topic of discussion between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
Jaishankar's 'casual conversations' with Sharif, Dar; 'ice breaker,' says Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
'If trust, neighborliness is missing...': Jaishankar's dig at China, Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad, calling for trust and cooperation among member states.
'Should recognize territorial integrity...': Jaishankar in Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad, Pakistan, emphasized the importance of cooperation based on territorial integrity and mutual respect.
Gunmen kill 20 miners, injure 7 in Pakistan's Balochistan
A group of unidentified gunmen attacked a coal mine in Balochistan's Duki district in Pakistan late on Thursday night.
'Not surprising': MEA on Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed its "disappointment" over the visit of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to Pakistan.
Why Saudi Arabia is furious over Pakistan's 'export' of beggars
Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding the influx of beggars entering the kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife acquitted in unlawful marriage case
A Pakistani court on Saturday acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in an unlawful marriage case.
Pakistan: Flight departs without deceased boy's body due to negligence
In a deeply distressing event, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight left Islamabad for Skardu without the body of a six-year-old boy on board due to negligence.
Wife given food mixed with toilet cleaner, claims Imran Khan
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan currently serving time in jail, has made serious accusations about his wife's treatment during her house arrest.
Pakistan declares emergency as incessant rainfall kill 49
Pakistan has declared a state of emergency after unusually heavy rainfall killed 49 people over the past three days.
Pakistan: 5 Chinese engineers, local driver killed in suicide attack
Five Chinese nationals and their local driver lost their lives in a suicide bomb attack in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Court summons Imran Khan, wife in vandalism cases
A Pakistani court on Monday summoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to appear before it on April 4, ARY News reported.
Explained: Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan, deterioration of Islamabad-Taliban ties
Pakistan on Monday conducted two airstrikes in the provinces of Paktika and Khost in Afghanistan, increasing tensions between the two countries.
India seizes Karachi-bound ship with 'nuclear cargo,' Pakistan responds
Indian security agencies have seized a Karachi-bound ship on suspicion that it was carrying a dual-use consignment that could be used for Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Pakistan retaliates, hits Iran targets; 9 killed in airstrikes
Pakistan on Thursday struck targets in Iran, a day after warning Tehran of "serious consequences" following its missile attacks on the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl's headquarters in Balochistan, reports said.
Pakistan: Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan's conviction, sentence
In a major relief to former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday reportedly suspended his conviction and sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case.
Pakistan bans Holi celebrations in universities to protect 'Islamic identity'
Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Tuesday reportedly banned the celebrations of Holi and other Hindu festivals across educational universities in the country.
Imran Khan to appear in court in Al-Qadir scam today
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to appear before a court in Islamabad on Wednesday in connection with the $203 million (PKR 60 billion) Al-Qadir scam case, reported ARY News.
Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife get interim bail in separate cases
A court in Pakistan's Islamabad on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases till June 8.
Pakistan: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested in corruption case
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested from outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) by Rangers over corruption charges in the Al-Qadir Trust case, Dawn reported.
Pakistan: Police break into Imran Khan's residence in Lahore
While former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on his way for a court hearing in Islamabad in the Toshakhana corruption case, the police broke into the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief's residence in Punjab province's Lahore on Saturday.
Pakistan: Imran Khan marches as police arrive to arrest him
The Islamabad Police arrived in Lahore on Monday to arrest Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan after two non-bailable warrants were issued against him for threatening a woman judge.
Toshakhana case: Protests at Imran Khan's residence against his arrest
The police in Pakistan revealed on Sunday that their officers tried to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently battling numerous legal cases as he continues to pressure the current government for early polls.
Cash-strapped Pakistan, IMF fail to reach deal on bailout package
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reportedly failed to arrive at a clear agreement for the latest installment of the bailout package pending since November, amounting to $1.1 billion.
Peshawar mosque blast: Death toll reaches 100, TTP claims responsibility
The death toll from a suspected suicide bomb attack at a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern Peshawar city on Monday has risen to at least 100 on Tuesday, CNN reported.
Pakistan: Blast rocks mosque in Peshawar; 28 dead, 150+ injured
At least 28 people were killed and 150 others were injured after a suicide bomber reportedly blew himself up at a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern Peshawar city on Monday.
Pakistan: Massive power outage hits major cities; here's what happened
Pakistan faced a major power outage on Monday (January 23) following a major breakdown in the country's National Grid system, reported Reuters.
Pakistan: Suicide attack rocks Islamabad, one policeman killed, several injured
A suicide bomber reportedly blew himself up in Pakistan's Islamabad on Friday.
Pakistan: Imran Khan shot at during rally, suffers minor injury
In what was speculated to be an assassination attempt, shots were fired at Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a rally in Gujranwala of Punjab province on Thursday, local media reported.
Pakistan: Spying attempt on Imran Khan foiled amid assassination rumors
Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was the target of a spying operation that was thwarted when a housekeeper was seen attempting to install a spy gadget in Khan's bedroom, according to local media reports.